Tamara
Tamara is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Date palm tree.
Origin and history
Tamara is a female name of Hebrew origin derived from the biblical name Tamar, meaning date palm tree. It gained broad popularity across Slavic countries before becoming widespread in the Western world, including the United States in the mid-to-late 20th century. While its overall U.S. popularity has tapered off in recent years, it remains a classic, recognizable name.
Popularity in the United States
131,286 babies in the United States have been named Tamara since 1880. It ranks #309 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1444.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.4 %)
- OH (6.4 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
- TX (5.6 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 30 |
| 1930-1940 | 292 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,365 |
| 1950-1960 | 13,091 |
| 1960-1970 | 39,006 |
| 1970-1980 | 37,076 |
| 1980-1990 | 21,235 |
| 1990-2000 | 10,695 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,101 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,721 |
| 2020-2029 | 668 |
Famous people named Tamara
- Tamara Mowry: Actress, Television Host
- Tamara Taylor: Actress
- Tamara de Lempicka: Painter, Artist
Nicknames
Tammy, Tami, Tam
Fun facts
- Although rooted in Hebrew, Tamara became exceptionally popular in Russia and Eastern Europe before spreading widely to English-speaking countries.
- The original Hebrew word Tamar refers specifically to the date palm tree, a traditional symbol of grace, beauty, and fruitfulness.